CVE-2001-0447 in 602pro Lan Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Web configuration server in 602Pro LAN SUITE allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long HTTP request containing "%2e" (dot dot) characters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/27/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2001-0447 affects the web configuration server component of 602Pro LAN SUITE, a network management and configuration tool developed by 602 Software. This particular flaw resides in how the web server processes incoming HTTP requests, specifically when handling URL-encoded sequences containing "%2e" characters which represent dot-dot sequences in URL encoding. The vulnerability represents a classic path traversal attack vector that exploits improper input validation within the web server's request handling mechanism.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of HTTP request parameters using URL encoding techniques. When an attacker crafts a request containing extended sequences of "%2e" characters, the web configuration server fails to properly sanitize or validate these inputs before processing them. This inadequate validation allows the server to interpret these sequences as directory traversal commands, potentially enabling attackers to navigate through the file system beyond the intended boundaries. The vulnerability can be leveraged to cause a denial of service condition by exhausting system resources through malformed requests, while simultaneously creating opportunities for arbitrary code execution if the server processes these traversal sequences within a context that permits command injection.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to network infrastructure management systems that rely on 602Pro LAN SUITE for configuration and administration tasks. The potential for remote code execution means that attackers could gain unauthorized access to system resources, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized network access. The denial of service component of the vulnerability could disrupt critical network management functions, rendering the configuration server unavailable to legitimate administrators and potentially affecting broader network operations. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can target the system without requiring physical access or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous for network administrators who may have the web configuration server exposed to external networks.
This vulnerability aligns with several cybersecurity standards and frameworks, particularly CWE-22 which describes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal. The attack pattern corresponds to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1210 - Exploitation of Remote Services, and specifically addresses the use of path traversal techniques for privilege escalation and system compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices that should be addressed through proper request sanitization and access control mechanisms. Organizations should implement network segmentation to isolate critical management systems, deploy web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests, and ensure that the 602Pro LAN SUITE web configuration server is not exposed to untrusted networks. Regular security updates and patch management processes should be established to address similar vulnerabilities in legacy systems, while network monitoring should be implemented to detect anomalous HTTP request patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and conducting regular security assessments of network management tools to identify and remediate potential attack vectors before they can be exploited by malicious actors.